Sao Paulo (Persicaria maculosa)

Persicaria maculosa

Add a splash of warm colour to your planted aquarium with Persicaria maculosa, an eye-catching stem plant admired for its soft pinkish-red foliage and elegant, lance-shaped leaves.

Best positioned in the background, Persicaria maculosa develops its most vibrant colouration under strong lighting with CO₂ supplementation. Its upright growth habit and warm tones make it a beautiful feature plant that brings depth and contrast to aquascapes.

Care at a Glance:

• Scientific Name: Persicaria maculosa
• Common Name: Persicaria maculosa, Red Persicaria
• Plant Type: Stem plant
• Placement: Background
• Growth: Fast
• Lighting: High
• CO₂: Recommended
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Best For: High-tech planted tanks and colourful aquascapes

Why Choose Persicaria maculosa?

• Soft pink and red foliage
• Elegant lance-shaped leaves
• Fast-growing under ideal conditions
• Adds warm colour contrast
• Excellent background feature plant
• Responds well to regular trimming

For best results, provide strong lighting, CO₂ supplementation and regular fertilisation. Trim regularly to encourage bushy, dense growth and maintain the plant's vibrant colouration.

Please note: Aquarium plants are living products and may vary slightly in size, density and appearance depending on their growth stage and growing conditions.